GRANITA WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

GRANITA WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM - Nandini Kini

Recipe:
This granita takes about 6 hours to freeze because of the added vodka.
For children, simply omit the vodka; it tastes just as good.
Ingredients:

1 wedge of watermelon, about 5 pounds
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup vodka
Directions:
Remove the rind from the watermelon; cut the flesh into cubes
Place the watermelon cubes in a food processor (you will need to do this in
batches). Puree until smooth. Transfer the pureed watermelon to a sieve placed
over a large bowl. Press the mixture with a wooden spoon until only the pulp
remains in the sieve. Set the watermelon liquid aside;discard the pulp.In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
Bring to a simmer or until the sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes; allow to cool.Add the sugar syrup to the watermelon liquid along with the lime juice and
vodka. Stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a shallow pan.
Freeze according to the directions for freezing granita above.